Ask HN: How did 0G Labs raise a $35M pre-seed round for "AI Modular Blockchain"?

"A key part of 0G’s success is due to the unique team members holding a wealth of experience across Web3, technology, finance, and more. The leadership team has built up previous careers at prestigious firms such as Microsoft, Bain, Bridgewater Associates, Harvard Business School, Stanford, and IDEO. The members have launched various unicorn companies raising over $200 million and employing more than a thousand people."